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iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal

Attributed iFixit repair guide for iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Moderate No estimate Guide 206234

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Step 1

Remove the ground clip

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP JIS 00 Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iPhone Standoff Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the two 1.9 mm‑long screws securing the ground clip.

Step 2

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use tweezers to remove the ground clip.
The clip is delicate and easy to lose. Store it in a safe place for reassembly.

Step 3

Loosen the flex antenna

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP JIS 00 Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iPhone Standoff Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the flex antenna:
One 1.7 mm‑long screw
Two 1.9 mm‑long screws

Step 4

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP JIS 00 Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use your fingers or a spudger to swing the flex antenna out of the way to access the screws beneath it.

Step 5

Remove the Taptic Engine

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP JIS 00 Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iPhone Standoff Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a standoff screwdriver to remove the two 4.0 mm‑long screws securing the Taptic Engine.

Step 6

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use your fingers to flip the Taptic Engine out of its recess and onto the edge of the iPhone.
Hold onto the Taptic Engine during the next step to prevent straining its cable.

Step 7

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use the point of a spudger to pry up the Taptic Engine press connector and disconnect it.

Step 8

Repair step

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Remove the Taptic Engine.